Water absorption behavior of hybrid natural fiber reinforced composites

Kumar, Sandeep; Kaviti, R. Vara Prasad; Mahesh, L.; Babu, B. Mahesh

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.281

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“…Due to the use of composite materials in a wide range of industries, such as decks, floors and outdoor facilities, it is necessary to analyze the water absorption behavior of natural composite fillers [76]. This is an important property for composites obtained with natural fillers as their introduction affects the hygroscopic character of the material, which ultimately will have an effect on their mechanical properties [77].…”

Section: Water Absorptionmentioning

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Characterization of Microalgae Biomass-Based Composites Obtained through Rotational Molding

Díaz,

Romero,

Suárez

et al. 2024

Polymers

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The wide range of applications and the numerous advantages of plastics have led to their excessive use, with subsequent damage to ecosystems. As an environmentally friendly alternative, biocomposites have gained much attention, and microalgae have become a potential source for their production. In this study, the use of washed and unwashed Spirulina in polyethylene-based composites has been evaluated as a way to prevent the thermooxidation of polyethylene, while at the same time, reducing the amount of virgin plastic used. Biocomposites were produced by rotomolding, testing different biomass contents and determining their mechanical and thermal performances as well as their water uptake level. Composites with up to 15% of biomass (by weight), a particularly high ratio for rotomolding, were satisfactorily produced. Using 5% of both biomasses did not significantly modify the behavior when compared with the neat PE samples’ properties. For higher loadings, the use of non-washed biomass allowed us to obtain better properties, with added benefits related to using an unwashed biomass (less water consumption, lower costs and fewer environmental impacts). On the other hand, this study showed a promising beneficial effect on the thermooxidative resistance of composites, as the oxidation induction times were notably increased with biomass addition.

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Section: Water Absorptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Characterization of Microalgae Biomass-Based Composites Obtained through Rotational Molding

Díaz,

Romero,

Suárez

et al. 2024

Polymers

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Microneedle Sensors for Multiplex Applications: Toward Advanced Biomedical and Environmental Analysis

Omar

Zheng

Wang

et al. 2022

Advanced Sensor Research

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Microneedles(MNs) are versatile tiny devices that have attracted interest in various fields including medicine, environment, food and agriculture due to their unique properties, such as low-cost, simplicity, pain-free application and minimally invasive penetration, therapeutic efficacy, biosensing ability, and biocompatibility. These properties along with the MNs distinctive geometry including dimension control, material type and fabrication techniques have enabled the optimization of MNs based on each desired application. This review summarizes the latest advances in MN-based sensors in a variety of fields and provides a bird's eye view over the wide range of applications, starting from material and fabrication techniques to advanced sensor types in the biomedical and environmental fields for both sensing and treatment, and showing the profound advantages of this emerging tool in clinical and sustainable fields.

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Effect of modification methods on water absorption and strength of wheat straw fiber and its cement-based composites

Jiang

et al. 2023

Journal of Building Engineering

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Water absorption behavior of hybrid natural fiber reinforced composites

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

Characterization of Microalgae Biomass-Based Composites Obtained through Rotational Molding

Characterization of Microalgae Biomass-Based Composites Obtained through Rotational Molding

Microneedle Sensors for Multiplex Applications: Toward Advanced Biomedical and Environmental Analysis

Effect of modification methods on water absorption and strength of wheat straw fiber and its cement-based composites

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